STAY CONNECTED. You spoke. We listened. And we're taking action. Through our Community Safety Survey, you told us what matters most! See how your feedback is guiding our actions to strengthen community safety. Details here: southsimcoepolice.on.ca/comm…

Our hearts are with @CanadianForces community following the loss of 4 members during a training incident at the Wainwright, Alberta base. Our condolences to families, friends & service members. Thoughts are with the 39 members injured - wishing them strength and a full recovery.

TEAMWORK, TECHNOLOGY & A SAFE RETURN! SSP 911 Communicators, patrol officers & K9 worked together to locate a missing hiker 1.5 km into a forest on Oct. 14. Using what3words & phone SOS technology, officers brought the hiker to safety. Full details here: facebook.com/share/v/18brdtY…

SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF CHIEF JOHN VAN DYKE FOLLOWING 37 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE Full details here: southsimcoepolice.on.ca/medi…

SSP seek a suspect in two Bradford Home Depot thefts on Aug. 6 and Sept. 29, 2026, involving nearly $750 in tools and merchandise. Info? Contact PC Giordano at [email protected] or Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477. Full details here: facebook.com/share/p/1Gittut…

Happy Thanksgiving from South Simcoe Police! Wishing everyone a safe & happy holiday with loved ones. A special thank you to all our officers and civilian members working this weekend to keep our communities safe. Your dedication, commitment & service are sincerely appreciated.

COMMITTED TO ROAD SAFETY: DRIVER CHARGED WITH STUNT DRIVING On Oct. 10, SSP stopped a driver travelling 157 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Big Bay Point Rd. in Innisfil. The 57-year-old Richmond Hill man charged w/ stunt driving & speeding. Licence suspended & vehicle impounded.

Today, we remember Constables Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty on October 11, 2022. We thank the Ontario Police College for honouring their memory with a memorial display. Their legacy will never be forgotten.   Heroes in Life

NINE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT CHARGES LAID - DRIVER & BUSINESS CHARGED An unsecured tarp led to a roadside inspection in Bradford, uncovering faulty brakes and cracked suspension. A commercial vehicle was deemed unfit, its plates seized, and it was towed from the road.

KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY. KNOW BEFORE YOU RIDE. E-scooters are NOT permitted on roads, sidewalks, parks or trails in Innisfil or Bradford, regardless of age or purpose. Safety starts with awareness. Know the rules and share this message to help keep our communities safe.

INSIDE POLICING: A CLOSER LOOK AT POLICING IN YOUR COMMUNITY The September 2026 Report offers a closer look into the work, initiatives and community engagement efforts that help keep our communities safe. Read the full report here: southsimcoepolice.on.ca/wp-c…

DRIVER CHARGED AFTER PEDESTRIAN STRUCK IN BRADFORD Full details here: southsimcoepolice.on.ca/medi…

MAKING HISTORY DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH. Constables Lauren Gartner, Sophia Pinheiro & Michelle Pryhoda were sworn in & presented with their badges, becoming the first all-female recruit class in SSPS’s history. 3 new officers. One historic first. Welcome to the SSPS family!

EVIDENCE IS IN! Deputy Chief Landry was briefly declared the 8-7 winner over @Barrie_Fire Captain White at @OHLBarrieColts First Responders Appreciation game shootout. Further investigation confirmed a 17-8 win for Fire. Case closed - until the rematch! Thanks for a great night!

Today, we honour Residential School Survivors, their families and communities, and remember the children who never returned home. Together, we listen, learn & reflect, deepening our understanding & carrying the commitment to reconciliation forward every day. Every Child Matters.

SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS COLLISION INVOLVING E-BIKE: POLICE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Full details here: southsimcoepolice.on.ca/medi…

WHERE COURAGE AND COMPASSION COME TOGETHER Congratulations to Det. Cst. Holly Paddock, recipient of the 2026 Champion for Children – Courage Award from CYACSM. This recognition honours Holly’s dedication to supporting and advocating for children & youth, and the trust she builds.

THEIR JOURNEY BEGINS. WE REMEMBER. Yesterday, SSPS members, family & friends kicked off the local National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run in BWG, honouring PC Kuzmich, PC Northrup & PC Russell. Our runners & riders are on their journey to Parliament Hill in Ottawa & arrive Sept. 26

INNISFIL BREAK-AND-ENTER INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGES AGAINST MAN WITH VIOLENT-RELATED HISTORY Full details here: southsimcoepolice.on.ca/medi…

100 years of service, sacrifice and remembrance. Today, we joined the @TownofBWG and Bradford Legion Branch 521 for a Centennial Flag Raising Ceremony, honouring the Royal Canadian Legion and its enduring legacy. 1926–2026 | Lest We Forget.